demarcate 1 of 2

as in to define
to mark the limits of a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

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2 of 2

noun

as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry

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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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